This AngularJS-based code is primarily used to dynamically render a...

August 22, 2025 at 02:32 PM

<a ng-if="mi.type == 'link'" title="{{::mi.title}}" target="{{::mi.target}}" ng-href="{{::mi.href}}" ng-click="collapse()" role="menuitem">
  {{::mi.title | characters:60}}
</a>
<a ng-if="mi.type == 'record' && !mi.__page" aria-label="${Open} {{::mi.number}} : {{::mi.short_description}}" aria-describedby="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}" ng-href="?id=ticket&table={{::mi.__table}}&sys_id={{::mi.sys_id}}" ng-click="collapse()" role="menuitem">
  <span>{{::mi.short_description | characters:60}}</span>
  <span class="block color-primary text-muted">
    <span class="block" style="float: right" id="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}">
      <sn-time-ago timestamp="::mi.sys_updated_on" />
    </span>
    {{mi.number}}
  </span>
</a>
<a ng-if="mi.type == 'record' && mi.__page" aria-label="${Open} {{::mi.number}} : {{::mi.short_description}}" aria-describedby="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}"  ng-href="?id={{::mi.__page}}&table={{::mi.__table}}&sys_id={{::mi.sys_id}}" ng-click="collapse()" role="menuitem">
  <span>{{::mi.short_description | characters:60}}</span>
  <span class="block color-primary text-muted">
    <span class="block" style="float: right" id="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}">
      <sn-time-ago timestamp="::mi.sys_updated_on" />
    </span>
    {{::mi.number}}
  </span>
</a>
<a ng-if="mi.type == 'request'" aria-label="${Open} {{::mi.number}} : {{::mi.short_description}}" aria-describedby="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}"  ng-href="?id=sc_request&table={{::mi.__table}}&sys_id={{::mi.sys_id}}" ng-click="collapse()" role="menuitem">
  <span>{{::mi.short_description | characters:60}}</span>
  <span class="block color-primary text-muted">
    <span class="block" style="float: right" id="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}">
      <sn-time-ago timestamp="::mi.sys_updated_on" />
    </span>
    {{::mi.number}}
  </span>
<a ng-if="mi.type == 'approval'" aria-label="${Open} {{::mi.number}} : {{::mi.short_description}}" aria-describedby="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}"  ng-href="?id=approval&table={{::mi.__table}}&sys_id={{::mi.sys_id}}" ng-click="collapse()" role="menuitem">
  <span ng-if="mi.short_description">{{::mi.short_description | characters:60}}</span>
  <span class="block color-primary text-muted">
    <span class="block" style="float: right" id="id_{{::mi.unique_number}}">
      <sn-time-ago timestamp="::mi.sys_updated_on" />
    </span>
    {{::mi.number}}
  </span>
</a>
<a ng-if="mi.type == 'menu' && mi.items.length" aria-label="{{::mi.title}}" ng-click="collapse()" class="menu_trigger right-caret" role="menuitem">
  {{::mi.title | characters:60}}
</a>
<sp-dropdown-tree ng-if="mi.type == 'menu' && mi.items.length" items="mi.items" />

This AngularJS-based code is primarily used to dynamically render a menu or navigation structure. Here's a breakdown of what the code does:

General Description:
- It creates different <a> elements (or hyperlinks) based on the value of the type property of the mi object.
- ng-if directives are used to conditionally display the appropriate menu items based on the type of mi.
- It supports several types of items:
  - link
  - record
  - request
  - approval
  - menu.
Link (mi.type == 'link'):
- If mi.type is "link", it generates a simple link with ng-href pointing to mi.href.
- The title is displayed with a character truncation filter (characters:60) to limit its text to 60 characters.
- The target attribute is populated with mi.target, and clicking the link triggers the collapse() function.
Record (mi.type == 'record'):
- For items of type record, there are two cases:
  - If mi.__page does not exist (mi.__page == false), it constructs a link to a record using parameters from mi.__table and mi.sys_id (ticket details).
  - If mi.__page exists, it uses mi.__page to direct users to a specific page related to the record.
- Both cases include:
  - An aria-label for accessibility, describing the item.
  - Information like mi.short_description (truncated to 60 characters) and mi.number is displayed.
  - sn-time-ago is used to show the relative time since the record was updated.
Request (mi.type == 'request'):
- Similar to the record case but specifically for service catalog requests.
- The link directs users to the "sc_request" page, using the associated record's sys_id and __table.
Approval (mi.type == 'approval'):
- Similar to the above but tailored for approval items.
- The link directs users to an "approval" page based on the record's information.
- The short description is shown if available, along with the record's number and update time.
Menu (mi.type == 'menu'):
- If mi.type == 'menu' and mi.items contains child items:
  - A clickable <a> tag serves as a trigger for further menu items.
  - A <sp-dropdown-tree> component is used to recursively handle and render child menu items (mi.items).
Functionality/Attributes:
- Accessibility: Uses aria-label and aria-describedby for screen readers.
- Dynamic Rendering: Uses AngularJS expressions (e.g., {{::mi.property}}) for binding, with one-time binding (::) for improved performance when the data won't change.
- Date/Time Formatting: Utilizes <sn-time-ago> to show relative time for updates.
- Event Handling: The ng-click="collapse()" directive is used to collapse the menu when an item is clicked.
- Styling: Additional classes and inline styling are applied to ensure proper alignment and display.

Summary: This code is an AngularJS template for a dynamic menu interface that adapts to different item types (link, record, request, approval, and menu) and renders the appropriate UI and behavior for each. It prioritizes accessibility, supports dynamic data, and provides a clean user experience for navigating and interacting with menu items.

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